Wyoming Telehealth Network
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Telehealth News - July 2020
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The Wyoming Telehealth Network newsletter is a source for telehealth information, resources, and current practices to improve telehealth services in Wyoming. The WyTN supports healthcare entities, providers, and specialists through professional development, collaboration, and leveraging of telecommunications technology.
If you would like to contribute information to the newsletter or have your practice highlighted, please email
wy-telehealth@uwyo.edu
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Current WyTN usage:
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1,931 total users on Zoom
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1,063 individuals listed on the Wyoming Telehealth Provider Directory
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37,517 telehealth meetings in May and June
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61,801 telehealth meeting participants in May and June
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Telemental Health Provider Survey
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The Wyoming Telehealth Network is seeking mental health
providers for participation in two research studies. The research
studies are examining telemental health providers' knowledge
about telehealth and changes in clients due to COVID-19. Participation
is welcomed in either or both of the surveys as you are comfortable.
Each survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete.
By completing each of the surveys below, you will have an opportunity to
win 1 of 4 $50 gift cards (separate entries for each survey)
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All responses are confidential. Thank you for your time and interest
and please forward/share these opportunities.
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Wildflower Health is offering a
no cost, virtual care solution to support OB practices in Wyoming. Through a wraparound mobile solution, Wildflower offers support for virtual visits, remote patient monitoring devices, and integration with existing workflow.
For more information, contact
Liz.Moldenhauer@wildflowerhealth.com or visit
Wildflower Health.
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Wyoming Telehealth Network is hiring!
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WIND is now accepting applications for a Project Coordinator Senior position.
This position will lead the coordination, implementation, outreach and engagement aligned with core activities of the Wyoming Telehealth Network and University of Wyoming Extension of Community Healthcare
Outcomes (UW ECHO) in health networks and in collaboration with regional and national stakeholders.
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment
opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have
experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.
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The
WyTN Patient Resources page is now live. This is a great resource to direct patients and clients to, for basic information on taking part in telehealth appointments. In addition to articles and information, there are guides for patients to get started.
If you would like hard copies of patient guides for your office, please email
wy-telehealth@uwyo.edu
to request them.
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ZOOM Update for all WyTN Users
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Starting September 27, Zoom will require that all meetings have a Passcode or a Waiting Room enabled.
Zoom is applying these measures to enhance the security of the platform, while letting you keep control over your meeting security options. For meetings that do not have either a Passcode or Waiting Room enabled by September 27, Zoom will enable a Waiting Room for you. Please share this information with other colleagues using WyTN Zoom, and patients and clients that may have their telehealth experience affected. For more details, visit the FAQ Document on the Zoom Support page. If you have additional questions, please reach out to wy-telehealth@uwyo.edu.
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AMD Telemedicine eBook
Noridian CMS Education and Training:
Telehealth tools, education, training, and regulatory references.
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Special Interest Groups
The Public Health Nursing (PHN) Special Interest Group (SIG) is a monthly meeting for
all public health nurses and sites interested and/or taking part in telehealth services.
This meeting will be a guided discussion to allow collaboration, answer questions / address barriers that exist and strengthen telehealth practices. Goals are fostered by the community, with the Wyoming Telehealth Network (WyTN) there to facilitate and support progress. Meetings will be held every fourth Thursday of the month from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.
The next meeting is July 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Special interest groups are facilitated by the WyTN to improve collaboration, education, and communication for distinct groups and fields in regards to telehealth. The WyTN also facilitates special interest groups in allied health, mental health, and hospital administration.
Register
for the July 23rd Public Health Nursing Special Interest Group.
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The FCC offers funds to help battle COVID-19 with $200 million in grants to help healthcare providers purchase telecommunications, broadband connectivity, and devices necessary for providing telehealth services.
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Wyoming Telehealth Network
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 4298
Laramie, WY 82071
307-766-2944
wy-telehealth@uwyo.edu
wyomingtelehealth.org
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